Have you ever seen that clip from the 70’s Movie “Network”? If not, you are missing out. It’s one of the very best moments in cinematography there is – besides “the Godfather” of course. While the movie as a whole is rather forgettable, there is a scene where the main protagonist – television newscaster Howard […]
Money and Marriage
No matter how together you are personally, if you and your “better half” are not on the same page when it comes to money you’ll find it difficult and frustrating to move forward toward financial security.
Here are a host of articles that can help you both communicate and learn as you build your financial lives together.
Is Greed Good?
The Occupy Wall Street people have done us all a great service by forcing us to re-examine our relationship with money and ask the question, “Is greed good?” They are sure that the greedy pursuit of wealth is the root of all evil. While in reality, just the opposite is true, we can only understand […]
What to Do With Your 401k After Divorce
If you have serious marital problems, you have to understand – before you call your divorce lawyer – what divorce will do to your 401k. The reality is there are some issues over which you have no control. But there are things you can do that will have a significant impact on yourself and your […]
Are Poor People in America Really Poor?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what you really know about the poor people in America? I know I never have. Are most poor people homeless? Are most poor people hungry? I’m not proud of saying this, but I never stopped to consider it. A few months ago I read an editorial in Investor’s […]
Why We Had Children Before We Could Afford To
If you were playing a word association game, it wouldn’t take long for somebody to put the words “children” and “expensive” together. According to Time Magazine, the average cost of raising a child born in 2007 to age 18 is $204,000. And that doesn’t even consider the fact that few parents cut the financial strings […]
Family Financial Planning Made Simple
Family financial planning is a topic that is very sensitive with me. Growing up, my parents didn’t do the kind of financial fire drills they should have. As a result, when calamity struck, we weren’t prepared. And as a result of that, our family was destroyed. If people rely on you, I believe there is […]